Comments for Royal Dutch Shell plc .com http://royaldutchshellplc.com News and information on Royal Dutch Shell Plc. Tue, 13 May 2008 10:43:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on Paddy Briggs: ‘The Tragedy of Corrib’ by Paddy Briggs http://royaldutchshellplc.com/2008/05/09/paddy-briggs-the-tragedy-of-corrib/#comment-118784 Paddy Briggs Sun, 11 May 2008 06:28:56 +0000 http://royaldutchshellplc.com/?p=13332#comment-118784 JM Thank you so much for your comments . I was very moved by them! All the very best Paddy JM

Thank you so much for your comments . I was very moved by them!

All the very best

Paddy

]]> Comment on Anger at Shell’s golden handcuffs by Paddy Briggs http://royaldutchshellplc.com/2008/05/11/anger-at-shells-golden-handcuffs/#comment-118783 Paddy Briggs Sun, 11 May 2008 06:23:15 +0000 http://royaldutchshellplc.com/?p=13347#comment-118783 Meanwhile many thousands of Shell Pensioners in the UK , many of whom are old and infirm, struggle on Pensions which are less than half of the national miniumum wage and have to put up with a rise of 4% ( = £200 per year, or less, for many). There is a common pattern here - greed mendacity, selfishness and, most culpable of all, stupefying ignorance. Add to this a meanness of sprit - no wonder many of us in the Shell afterlife feel that we don't know the company at all any more Meanwhile many thousands of Shell Pensioners in the UK , many of whom are old and infirm, struggle on Pensions which are less than half of the national miniumum wage and have to put up with a rise of 4% ( = £200 per year, or less, for many).

There is a common pattern here - greed mendacity, selfishness and, most culpable of all, stupefying ignorance. Add to this a meanness of sprit - no wonder many of us in the Shell afterlife feel that we don’t know the company at all any more

]]> Comment on Paddy Briggs: ‘The Tragedy of Corrib’ by JM http://royaldutchshellplc.com/2008/05/09/paddy-briggs-the-tragedy-of-corrib/#comment-118753 JM Sat, 10 May 2008 13:13:24 +0000 http://royaldutchshellplc.com/?p=13332#comment-118753 Paddy Briggs has been one of the first industry "insiders" to understand and publicly acknowledge the concerns of the local community in Mayo. On his visit he spoke frankly and genuinely listened, and it is evident in his report. If only the Corrib managers had shown a similar willingness to engage honestly with people, rather than dictate and divide, the community and the project would not be in the mess we see today. Paddy Briggs has been one of the first industry “insiders” to understand and publicly acknowledge the concerns of the local community in Mayo.

On his visit he spoke frankly and genuinely listened, and it is evident in his report.

If only the Corrib managers had shown a similar willingness to engage honestly with people, rather than dictate and divide, the community and the project would not be in the mess we see today.

]]> Comment on SHELL EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND SAFETY: THE PROPAGANDA VERSUS THE ATROCIOUS TRACK RECORD by John Donovan http://royaldutchshellplc.com/2008/05/08/shell-employee-health-and-safety-the-proganda-versus-the-atrocious-track-record/#comment-118708 John Donovan Fri, 09 May 2008 10:53:41 +0000 http://royaldutchshellplc.com/?p=13315#comment-118708 Royal Dutch Shell Safety Record: Rhetoric versus Reality - see article Royal Dutch Shell Safety Record: Rhetoric versus Reality - see article

]]> Comment on BP seeks to refine its performance by Linda Margaret http://royaldutchshellplc.com/2008/04/28/bp-seeks-to-refine-its-performance/#comment-118555 Linda Margaret Wed, 07 May 2008 11:18:04 +0000 http://royaldutchshellplc.com/2008/04/28/bp-seeks-to-refine-its-performance/#comment-118555 The role of a CEO in a multinational corporation these days is a mix of being a businessman, a diplomat, a current events mediator and a cultural anthropologist. I am very impressed with Mr. Hayward's consistent performance thus far. The role of a CEO in a multinational corporation these days is a mix of being a businessman, a diplomat, a current events mediator and a cultural anthropologist. I am very impressed with Mr. Hayward’s consistent performance thus far.

]]> Comment on BAE chairman seeks end to graft claims by John Donovan http://royaldutchshellplc.com/2008/05/07/bae-chairman-seeks-end-to-graft-claims/#comment-118537 John Donovan Wed, 07 May 2008 07:40:15 +0000 http://royaldutchshellplc.com/?p=13290#comment-118537 Before Tony Blair stopped the investigation by The Serious Fraud Office of "corruption claims in relation to the £43bn al-Yamamah arms deal with Saudi Arabia," Shell and BP had both been accused of being involved. They allegedly played a money laundering role. A review of the investigation is now underway. US authorities are also investigating the matters. Before Tony Blair stopped the investigation by The Serious Fraud Office of “corruption claims in relation to the £43bn al-Yamamah arms deal with Saudi Arabia,” Shell and BP had both been accused of being involved. They allegedly played a money laundering role. A review of the investigation is now underway. US authorities are also investigating the matters.

]]> Comment on Shell Quits Wind Venture by cjzurcher http://royaldutchshellplc.com/2008/05/02/shell-quits-wind-venture/#comment-118067 cjzurcher Sun, 04 May 2008 14:52:22 +0000 http://royaldutchshellplc.com/?p=13191#comment-118067 I think it’s interesting that Shell, such a rich (the richest?) and large company that should, with its seemingly endless resources have one of the most powerful brain trusts in the civilized world, has decided to withdraw its involvement in plans for the construction of the largest off-shore wind project in the world. I guess the world of corporate and social responsibility reporting hasn’t yet gained the credibility it needs to influence the actions of such large companies, particularly the ones who have such a strong foothold in the world of big oil and some of the most powerful countries in the world. Does it take someone with less intelligence to think it would behoove companies like Shell to put some of their resources toward things that would help the planet they’re so greedily set on raping for crude profits? Paul Hawken recently wrote in his book “Blessed Unrest,” “ … how do you describe and American administration that will spend $1 trillion on winning the war for Iraqi oil wile refusing to allocate any funds to reduce dependency on oil? For $1 trillion, the United States could have catalyzed the replacement of its entire automobile fleet with plug-in hybrid-electrics getting 500mpg (cars running on batteries 90 percent of the time), powered by renewable energy and biodiesel.” Can\'t the same thing can be asked of companies like Shell? Who’s asking? I think it’s interesting that Shell, such a rich (the richest?) and large company that should, with its seemingly endless resources have one of the most powerful brain trusts in the civilized world, has decided to withdraw its involvement in plans for the construction of the largest off-shore wind project in the world. I guess the world of corporate and social responsibility reporting hasn’t yet gained the credibility it needs to influence the actions of such large companies, particularly the ones who have such a strong foothold in the world of big oil and some of the most powerful countries in the world. Does it take someone with less intelligence to think it would behoove companies like Shell to put some of their resources toward things that would help the planet they’re so greedily set on raping for crude profits? Paul Hawken recently wrote in his book “Blessed Unrest,” “ … how do you describe and American administration that will spend $1 trillion on winning the war for Iraqi oil wile refusing to allocate any funds to reduce dependency on oil? For $1 trillion, the United States could have catalyzed the replacement of its entire automobile fleet with plug-in hybrid-electrics getting 500mpg (cars running on batteries 90 percent of the time), powered by renewable energy and biodiesel.” Can\’t the same thing can be asked of companies like Shell? Who’s asking?

]]> Comment on UPDATE 1-Niger Delta youths end occupation of Shell facility by Ragheb Alama http://royaldutchshellplc.com/2008/04/12/update-1-niger-delta-youths-end-occupation-of-shell-facility/#comment-117468 Ragheb Alama Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:09:42 +0000 http://royaldutchshellplc.com/2008/04/12/update-1-niger-delta-youths-end-occupation-of-shell-facility/#comment-117468 <strong>iqbal's...</strong> Interesting post. I came across this blog by accident, but it was a good accident. I have now bookmarked your blog for future use. Best wishes. Ragheb Alama Website Team.... iqbal’s…

Interesting post. I came across this blog by accident, but it was a good accident. I have now bookmarked your blog for future use. Best wishes. Ragheb Alama Website Team….

]]> Comment on Grangemouth strike: who’s fuelling who? by steam engine http://royaldutchshellplc.com/2008/04/26/grangemouth-strike-whos-fuelling-who/#comment-117455 steam engine Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:03:29 +0000 http://royaldutchshellplc.com/2008/04/26/grangemouth-strike-whos-fuelling-who/#comment-117455 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> Comment on Opec chief warns ‘the price of oil could surge to $200′ by Tax » Opec chief warns ‘the price of oil could surge to $200′ http://royaldutchshellplc.com/2008/04/30/opec-chief-warns-the-price-of-oil-could-surge-to-200/#comment-117217 Tax » Opec chief warns ‘the price of oil could surge to $200′ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:54:14 +0000 http://royaldutchshellplc.com/2008/04/30/opec-chief-warns-the-price-of-oil-could-surge-to-200/#comment-117217 [...] Royal Dutch Shell plc .com wrote an interesting post today on Opec chief warns ‘the price of oil could surge to $200′Here’s a quick excerpt The Times: Chemistry April 30, 2008 The rising price of oil should not bring tax relief Seeing petrol prices rise on the electronic boards outside filling stations is nothing compared to the shock when it comes to paying. A year ago the driver of an average-sized family saloon would have left the forecourt with a £60 bill for a full tank of petrol. The same driver will now be nursing a £70 hole in the pocket. Diesel users have had it even worse. Today they will be lucky to leave the pumps wi [...] [...] Royal Dutch Shell plc .com wrote an interesting post today on Opec chief warns ‘the price of oil could surge to $200′Here’s a quick excerpt The Times: Chemistry April 30, 2008 The rising price of oil should not bring tax relief Seeing petrol prices rise on the electronic boards outside filling stations is nothing compared to the shock when it comes to paying. A year ago the driver of an average-sized family saloon would have left the forecourt with a £60 bill for a full tank of petrol. The same driver will now be nursing a £70 hole in the pocket. Diesel users have had it even worse. Today they will be lucky to leave the pumps wi [...]

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